Lea's Cheesy Potato Soup

"Great for a hearty meal. Easy to cook and very filling"

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon real butter
• 1  small onion
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup bacon bits
• 1  lb  red potatoes, cubed
• 1 (8 ounce) bag frozen corn
• 1  cup sour cream
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In small bowl combine flour, salt, basil, and pepper.
2. In large pot sauté onion and garlic in butter. Then stir in the flour mixture, be sure to mix well.
3. Gradually add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Let boil for approx 2 minutes and then add the cubed potatoes, corn, and bacon bits.
4. Let cook together until potatoes are fully cooked and falling apart.
5. Then mix in the sour cream and cheddar cheese. Let simmer another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve garnished with chives if desired!